AirlineRatings announced the ‘World’s Best Airlines’ for the year 2024, with Qatar Airways taking the top spot.
To be selected in the top 25, airlines must have achieved a seven-star safety rating. The selection is based on evaluations by five editors with industry experience, taking into consideration 12 criteria including safety standards, fleet age, investment rating, passenger feedback, and aircraft orders, among others.
Qatar Airways, which was top in 2021 and 2022 and second in 2023, reclaimed the first place. The top 25 included, in order, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Air France KLM, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Etihad Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, TAP Portugal, Japan Airlines (JAL), Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa/Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, IAG (British Airways and Iberia), Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines.
In category awards, Qatar Airways continued to lead in both Business Class and Catering. Air New Zealand was top for Economy Class, Singapore Airlines for First Class, Virgin Australia for Cabin Crew and Regional Airline, Emirates for In-Flight Entertainment and Premium Economy, Qantas for Lounge, and Etihad Airways for Environment.
■Top 25 Airlines Worldwide 1st: Qatar Airways 2nd: Korean Air 3rd: Cathay Pacific 4th: Air New Zealand 5th: Emirates 6th: Air France KLM 7th: All Nippon Airways (ANA) 8th: Etihad Airways 9th: Qantas 10th: Virgin Australia/Virgin Atlantic 11th: Vietnam Airlines 12th: Singapore Airlines 13th: EVA Air 14th: TAP Portugal 15th: Japan Airlines (JAL) 16th: Finnair 17th: Hawaiian Airlines 18th: Alaska Airlines 19th: Lufthansa/Swiss International Air Lines 20th: Turkish Airlines 21st: British Airways/Iberia 22nd: Air Canada 23rd: Delta Air Lines 24th: United Airlines 25th: American Airlines
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